RentalYard Blog

When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026

Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026.

AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers

Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale.

Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI

Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. Its equipment lifecycle approach has multiple sales avenues and tools for the best results.

Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System

Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service.

Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance

CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months.

VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools

The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools.

Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries

Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more.

Link-Belt Launches New 180-Ton TCC-1800 Telecrawler Crane At CONEXPO CON/AGG

Link-Belt’s new 180-ton TCC-1800 telescopic crawler crane has a 314-ft maximum tip height, SmartFly jib options, the Pulse 2.0 Rated Capacity Limiter, and V-CALC track charts.

Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime

Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date.

Quality Used Machinery Inventory Shrinks As Equipment Shifts Into Rental Fleets

According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms are trending down across all markets except for forklifts.

New Holland Charges Into CONEXPO-CON/AGG With C314X & E25X Electric Mini Machines

New Holland is expanding its electric equipment lineup with the new 2.5-ton E25X mini excavator and C314X mini track loader, both of which will debut at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show taking place March 3 to 7 in Las Vegas.

Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard

If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more.

FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads

Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads.

Kleis Equipment LLC Expands Its Footprint With RentalYard & Machinery Trader

Read our blog post for more about how Machinery Trader advertising and other Sandhills products are helping Kleis Equipment LLC expand its footprint.

New Holland Construction Completes In-House D-Series Mini Excavators Line With 5 New Models

The new diesel machines will be part of a family that includes two electric options, the E15X and E25X, bringing the total number of D-Series models to nine.

John Deere Announces Model Year 2027 Combine & Front-End Equipment Updates

Expanded automation, threshing, grain handling, and operator features improve harvest productivity, efficiency, and quality, and allow automation under a wider range of crop and field conditions.

How To Get Rental Equipment Financing On RentalYard.com

RentalYard makes it easy to apply for fast, reliable funding online through its financing partner, CurrencyFinance.

Despite Inventory & Price Drops, Dealers Cautiously Optimistic About Used Equipment & Truck Markets

Dealers are expressing some optimism in the used construction equipment, farm machinery, and commercial truck and trailer markets, despite a mix of trends.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features.

Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class

The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies.

Track Phone Leads From All Your Advertising With CallStats

Available in the Sandhills Cloud, the CallStats app enables sellers to track phone leads generated by print ads and online listings for retail, wholesale, auction, and rental assets.

Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message

With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose.

Premium Hosted Websites Attract New Customers With Lead-Generating Features

Want to modernize your website with media sliders, videos, and more? Get a premium website hosted by Sandhills, plus a free WordPress conversion.

White-Label VIP: Initiate Sales From Your Website With Free Equipment Valuations

Value Insight Portal (VIP) is a mobile-friendly valuation hub that helps users price assets correctly for acquisitions, liquidations, trades, and more.

Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Online Advertising With The WebStats App

WebStats, available in the Sandhills Cloud, provides metrics on all aspects of your digital advertising, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of your online reach and strategic planning for future ads.

Create Showrooms For Your Brands & New Equipment On Your Hosted Website

Promote new equipment and the brands you carry with showrooms on your Sandhills-hosted website, and stock them with the Showroom Manager app.

Hosted Mobile Apps Put Your Inventory In Your Customers’ Pockets

Make it easy for customers to shop and bid from their phones with a Sandhills-hosted mobile app customized to your brand and inventory.

Inventory Levels Decreased In December Across Most Markets As Dealers Faced Slower Year-End Sales

According to the new Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels declined in December as dealers sought to close end-of-year sales.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Read about new and updated tools and features for dealers, auctioneers, bidders, and buyers using AuctionTime, Fast Track Iron, Activate OS, and more.

Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star

FR8Star offers buyers free access to shipping quotes from a network of over 20,000 vetted transportation professionals, qualified to handle oversized, overweight, and complex loads in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

Value Insight Portal Is Your Starting Point For Every Sale & Acquisition

Sandhills Global’s Value Insight Portal (VIP) is the secret to making informed decisions on pricing, acquisitions, liquidations, and trades.

Make Data-Driven Decisions With Sandhills Global’s Monthly Market Reports

Sandhills market reports draw on a vast pool of current and historical equipment sales data from Sandhills’ farm machinery, construction equipment, and truck and trailer platforms.

Auction Values: Use Real-World Auction Results To Your Advantage

AuctionValues.com delivers a continuously updated database of auction results for farm equipment, heavy construction machinery, trucks, trailers, RVs, livestock, attachments, parts, components, and other assets.

Boost Your Online Presence With Hosted Services From Sandhills

Sandhills-hosted websites provide a professional online presence for businesses, offering options to customize the site to suit your business needs.

Simplify Your Business Operations With The Sandhills Cloud

The Sandhills Cloud is a suite of tools and resources for connecting buyers and sellers in the agriculture, construction, trucking, and aviation industries, and for simplifying processes that occur before, during, and after sales.

AI-Assisted Advertising Starts With Inventory Management

You only need to enter or import assets once into Inventory Management, a free app in the Sandhills Cloud, to advertise and update them on any applicable Sandhills trade site, as well as your Sandhills-hosted website.

CurrencyFinance: Competitive Financing For You & Your Customers

CurrencyFinance is a comprehensive financing solution that enables your customers to secure financing for all types of equipment, trucks, and trailers—helping to finalize deals faster and keep inventory flowing.

Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System

Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet owners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service.

Get Professional Quotes In Minutes With Quick Quotes

With Sandhills Global's Inventory Management app, there’s no more wasting time and money on manually creating equipment quotes or hiring out the work.

Fast Track Iron’s MarketTrends Offers New Auto Focus & Quick Filter Pricing Features

Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to features such as MarketTrends, which has new Auto Focus and Quick Filter features to help you find the most relevant values.

Serial Number Guide Gives Fast Track Iron Users Fast, Free SN/VIN Lookups

Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to the Serial Number Guide, which can verify the model year of any construction equipment, farm machinery, truck, or trailer.

RentalYard Magazine Going Biweekly In 2026

Sandhills Global will publish RentalYard magazine biweekly in 2026, providing more frequent access to the industry’s best selection of rental equipment.

Challenging Market Continues For Truck Dealers While Used Farm Equipment Sales Increase

Sandhills Global market reports covering November data highlight a tough market for used truck dealers, a slight uptick in used agricultural equipment sales, and sluggish sales of used heavy machinery, with some dealers focusing more on rentals.

Used Lift Inventory Levels Still Climbing, Precipitating Declines In Asking & Auction Values

New Sandhills Global market reports cover October inventory, asking price, and auction value trends for used equipment, trucks, and trailers.

Vermeer ML180 Mini Track Loader Concept Minimizes User Fatigue With Ultra-Smooth Ride, Advanced Controls

The Vermeer ML180 mini track loader concept demonstrates significant advancements in ride quality and noise reduction, as well as electric-over-hydraulic controls for speed, power, and fine control.

Caterpillar 440 & 450 Backhoe Loaders Get Power, Display & Hydraulic System Upgrades

Next-gen Caterpillar 440 and 450 backhoe loaders featuring engine and hydraulics system enhancements, new display and joystick features, and more are set for 2025 fourth-quarter availability.

Case Brings Get-More-Done Lineup Of Compact Equipment & Technology To Equip Expo 2025

Case is featuring its equipment and digital solutions at booth 7216, and select units will be available to demo at outdoor area 7546D through Friday, October 24, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Used Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Show Signs Of Stabilization

According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels are leveling out for both heavy-duty and medium-duty construction equipment.

New Holland Introduces New Roll-Belt Variable-Chamber Balers

New Holland recently introduced the new Roll-Belt Plus variable-chamber balers series, which includes two new models with technology and component upgrades to boost efficiency and durability.